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Flight Sim Centre

Unit 5 Gibson House
Brunswick Industrial Estate
Brunswick Village
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Tyne and Wear
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Flight Sim Centre is the North East's premier flight simulator centre based at Newcastle upon Tyne (near the Airport). With nine very unique experiences; Boeing 737-800 Airliner, "TopGun" Fighter Jet, WWII Spitfire, Messerschmit Bf109 , Battle of Britain experience, Piper Cherokee, Bell 206 Jet Ranger helicopter, 4D Motion Car Racing and Virtual Reality Gaming. 

We also offer the following courses: Fear of Flying, Future Pilot, Private Pilot's Licence (PPL) Refresher, Commercial Pilot Sim Assessments.

Experience the latest technology and fully immersive wrap around 4K visuals, combined with our friendly and professional Instructors - all with real flying experience.

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  • Jimery_Riot
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    Brilliant Spitfire experience ✈️
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    Wednesday, 10th May 2023
    Flying the Spitfire was a brilliant experience and such fun. Highly recommended.. Thank you Amanda my CFI. Read full review
  • Alexander M
    Absolutely fantastic experience all round.
    5 of 5 stars
    Monday, 22nd May 2023
    Big thank you to Neil our instructor very professional and also made it great fun we took some amazing photos too Read full review
  • Ashleigh R
    Amazing experience
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    Monday, 22nd May 2023
    Our 8 year old son had a Boeing 737 and Top hun fighter jet experience and absolutely loved it!! Both instructors were amazing with him and he hasn’t stopped telling everyone about it! We will... Read full review
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